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Rubellite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Rubellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Rubellite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite 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 Rubellite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Rubellite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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