Sinhalite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Sinhalite

Pectolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.46-3.502.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {100} and {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Sinhalite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Pectolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sinhalite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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