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Pectolite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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Pectolite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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