Pectolite and Malachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
  
3.25-4.10
  
Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
  
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Pectolite and Malachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pectolite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
Pectolite and Malachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.