Pectolite and Titanite Physical Properties

Pectolite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5

Pectolite and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.