Pectolite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
  
2.68-2.72
  
Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
  
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Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Pectolite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Pectolite and Heliodor Golden Beryl physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Pectolite and Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Pectolite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.