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Pectolite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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