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Rock Crystal
Rock Crystal

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Rock Crystal and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.652.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

74.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rock Crystal and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rock Crystal and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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