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Pectolite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
2.62-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
001  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

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Pectolite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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