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Vlasovite
Vlasovite

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Vlasovite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.972.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Distinct on {010}
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

64.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Vlasovite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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

Vlasovite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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