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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

Pectolite
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Vanadinite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

3-44.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vanadinite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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