Pectolite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
  
3.55-3.70
  
Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
  
Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
4-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
Pectolite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula
While comparing Pectolite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Pectolite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.