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Pectolite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Pectolite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.

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