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Smaragdite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Smaragdite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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