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Pectolite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
3.16-3.43  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
{110} Good, {110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Pectolite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.

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