Pectolite and Tavorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
3.32
Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Pectolite and Tavorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pectolite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Pectolite and Tavorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.