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Sard and Pectolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.58-2.632.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-74.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Sard and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Pectolite chemical formula.

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

Sard and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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