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Vanadinite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
4.5-5  

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

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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.

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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.

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