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Stolzite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

22.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

2.5-34.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbWO4
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Stolzite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Stolzite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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