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Pectolite and Vishnevite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
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1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Pectolite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Pectolite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.