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Thulite and Pectolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.12.74-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-74.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Thulite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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

Thulite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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