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Pectolite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
1.993   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Pectolite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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