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Pectolite

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Pectolite and Leucophanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.90-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery
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Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {001}
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

4.5-5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)2BeSi2(O,OH)7

Pectolite and Leucophanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Leucophanite- (Na,Ca)2BeSi2(O,OH)7

Pectolite and Leucophanite Specific Gravity

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