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Matrix Opal 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
1.98-2.50
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Matrix Opal and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Matrix Opal 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 Matrix Opal and Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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

Matrix Opal and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

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