Sulfur and Pectolite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Pectolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Perfect on {100} and {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Pectolite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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