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Pectolite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
3.20-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
{010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pectolite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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