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Pectolite and Siderite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.903.83-3.89
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Perfect on {01 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-53.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pectolite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pectolite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.