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Pectolite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties


Hemimorphite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
3.30-3.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}   
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Pectolite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.

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