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Vesuvianite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Vesuvianite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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