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Rosasite and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in cold
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4-4.2
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rosasite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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

Rosasite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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