Quartz and Pectolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.74-2.90
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
  
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
  
Perfect on {100} and {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
4.5-5
  
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.