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Aventurine and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aventurine and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine and Pezzottaite 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 Aventurine and Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aventurine and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aventurine and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aventurine and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aventurine is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.