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Beudantite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Beudantite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Beudantite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Beudantite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

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

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