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Pectolite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pectolite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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