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White Opal and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and White Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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White Opal and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal 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 White Opal and Pectolite chemical formula.

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White Opal and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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