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Shungite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5-5  

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

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Shungite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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