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Umbalite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Umbalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Umbalite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite 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 Umbalite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Umbalite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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