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Pectolite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
4.014   

Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Pectolite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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