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Sarcopside and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
FeAs  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Sarcopside and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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