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Powellite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.23
Conchoidal
{111} Distinct
3.5-4
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
Brittle
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2.74-2.90
Uneven, Splintery
Perfect on {100} and {001}
4.5-5
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Powellite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Powellite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Powellite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Powellite Vs Pectolite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Powellite is whereas that of Pectolite is .