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Triplite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Triplite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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