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Pectolite
Pectolite

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Pectolite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.902.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {001}
Distinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

4.5-56
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Pectolite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

Pectolite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.