Pectolite and Tremolite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
2.95-3.07
Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pectolite and Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pectolite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pectolite and Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.