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Pectolite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Pectolite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Pectolite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.