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Pectolite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
2   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Pectolite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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