Pectolite and Sylvite 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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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.