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Pectolite and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties


Imperial Topaz and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
3.49-3.57   

Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
8   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Pectolite and Imperial Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Imperial Topaz 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 Imperial Topaz chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Imperial Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Imperial Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Imperial Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Imperial Topaz is 3.49-3.57.

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