Gaspeite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Pezzottaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.712.90-3.14

1 7.18

1.13 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.14 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

Imperfect; basal

1.15 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57.5-8

2 10

1.16 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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

Gaspeite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Pezzottaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Gaspeite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

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