Pectolite and Marialite Physical Properties

Pectolite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pectolite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.