Pectolite and Stichtite Physical Properties

Pectolite

Stichtite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.902.11-2.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {001}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pectolite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pectolite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.