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Pectolite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
2.51-2.53   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Pectolite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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