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Shigaite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.32  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Pb6Cu3BiS4  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Shigaite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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