Pectolite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pectolite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pectolite and Manganotantalite 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 Manganotantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pectolite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.