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Pectolite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.902.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pectolite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pectolite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.