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Sapphire and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

insoluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.95-4.032.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

94.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2 O 3
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphire and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Pectolite chemical formula.

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

Sapphire and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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