Dallasite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Dallasite

Pezzottaite

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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

2.58-2.912.90-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect; basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dallasite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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

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Dallasite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

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