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Pectolite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
3,1  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pectolite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.

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