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Sulphur and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Sulphur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08   
2.74-2.90   

Fracture
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Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {100} and {001}   

Mohs Hardness
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4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sulphur and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Sulphur and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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