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Zinnwaldite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
4.5-5  

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

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Zinnwaldite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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