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Pectolite and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
3.56  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
{010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pectolite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.

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