Pectolite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 4.5 – 5.0
Specific Gravity 2.74 – 2.9
Refractive Index 1.595 – 1.645
Crystal System Triclinic
Luster Silky
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Splintery
Color various
Birefringence 0.028
Pleochroism Nil

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Pectolite
Mohs hardness of Pectolite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Pectolite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Triclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α ≠ β ≠ γ ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Pectolite

针钠钙石是一种钠钙硅酸盐矿物,通常形成白色至灰色或无色纤维状至针状晶体集合体,具有丝绸至珍珠光泽,产于火山岩气孔和接触变质带中。针钠钙石最著名的宝石级品种是多米尼加共和国(和海地)特产的「拉利玛石」(Larimar),呈现从天蓝到浅蓝、蓝绿的优美颜色,由铜元素致色,是加勒比地区特有的珍贵宝石,被誉为「加勒比宝石」。拉利玛以弧面石形式广泛用于首饰,摩氏硬度约4.5至5,折射率约1.595至1.645,需避免强力撞击和化学品接触。除多米尼加外,普通针钠钙石广泛分布于北美、欧洲和日本的玄武岩产地。

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What is Pectolite?
针钠钙石是一种钠钙硅酸盐矿物,通常形成白色至灰色或无色纤维状至针状晶体集合体,具有丝绸至珍珠光泽,产于火山岩气孔和接触变质带中。针钠钙石最著名的宝石级品种是多米尼加共和国(和海地)特产的「拉利玛石」(Larimar),呈现从天蓝到浅蓝、蓝绿的优美颜色,由铜元素致色,是加勒比地区特有的珍贵宝石,被誉为「加勒比宝石」。拉利玛以弧面石形式广泛用于首饰,摩氏硬度约4.5至5,折射率约1.595至1.645,需避免强力撞击和化学品接触。除多米尼加外,普通针钠钙石广泛分布于北美、欧洲和日本的玄武岩产地。
What is the hardness of Pectolite?
Pectolite has a Mohs hardness of 4.5 to 5.0, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Pectolite?
Pectolite is primarily Various.
How much does Pectolite cost?
Pectolite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Pectolite?
Pectolite belongs to the Triclinic crystal system.

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