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Pectolite
Pectolite

Kurnakovite
Kurnakovite



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Pectolite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.901.847-1.852
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {001}
Poor to indistinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

4.5-52-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Pectolite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Pectolite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.