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Pectolite and Verdelite Physical Properties


Verdelite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Pectolite and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Verdelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.

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