Pectolite and Kyanite Physical Properties

Pectolite

Kyanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.903.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {001}

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-54-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Pectolite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Kyanite 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 chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Pectolite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.