Pectolite and Melanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
3.70-4.10
Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pectolite and Melanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pectolite and Melanite 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 Melanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pectolite and Melanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.