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Pectolite and Quartz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Pectolite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Pectolite and Quartz Specific Gravity

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