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Willemite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Willemite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Willemite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Willemite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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