Tinzenite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Tinzenite

Pectolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.355-3.4332.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good, {???} Good

Perfect on {100} and {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Tinzenite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Pectolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Tinzenite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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