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Variscite and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.582.74-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Variscite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Variscite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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