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Pectolite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
C20H36  

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Pectolite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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