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Pectolite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.903.95-4.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2 O 3

Pectolite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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

Pectolite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.