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Pezzottaite and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.142.74-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-84.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pezzottaite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Pectolite 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 Pezzottaite and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pezzottaite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.