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Tanzanite and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.35
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tanzanite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tanzanite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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