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Riebeckite 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
3.28-3.44
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Riebeckite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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

Riebeckite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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