Pectolite and Topaz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
  
3.49-3.57
  
Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
  
[001] Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
Pectolite and Topaz Chemical Formula
While comparing Pectolite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Pectolite and Topaz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.