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Spinel and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
8  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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.

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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.

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