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Pectolite and Pearl Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.902.60-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery
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Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {001}
none

Mohs Hardness

4.5-52.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO3

Pectolite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pearl- CaCO3

Pectolite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.