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Powellite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Powellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.23  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
{111} Distinct  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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 and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Powellite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.

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