Pectolite and Mohawkite Physical Properties

Pectolite

Mohawkite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.90Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Pectolite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Pectolite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Mohawkite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Mohawkite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is Not Available whereas that of Mohawkite is Not Available.