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Sugilite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Poor on {0001}  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Sugilite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Sugilite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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