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Poudretteite and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Poudretteite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Poudretteite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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