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Pectolite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Rose Quartz and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SiO2  

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Pectolite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Rose 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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