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Pectolite

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Pectolite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.903.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {001}
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

4.5-54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
FeAs

Pectolite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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

Pectolite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.