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Pectolite and Staurolite Physical Properties


Staurolite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
3.7-3.8  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pectolite and Staurolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Staurolite 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 Staurolite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Staurolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Staurolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Staurolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Staurolite is 3.7-3.8.

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