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Phenakite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Phenakite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite 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 Phenakite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Phenakite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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