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Pectolite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pectolite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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