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Pectolite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
2.65-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pectolite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pectolite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.