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Zektzerite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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.

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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.

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