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Quartz and Pectolite Physical Properties

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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
2.652.74-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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