Phosphophyllite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Phosphophyllite

Pectolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.07-3.13

2.74-2.90

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct

Perfect on {100} and {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

4.5-5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phosphophyllite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite and Pectolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Phosphophyllite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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