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Zektzerite and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.792.74-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
64.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zektzerite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zektzerite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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