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Spinel and Pectolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.662.74-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
84.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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