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Pectolite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Lazulite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
3.04-3.17  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references  

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Pectolite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.

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