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Pectolite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Pectolite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Pectolite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.