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Serendibite and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None Observed
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Serendibite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Serendibite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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