Morion and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Morion

Pezzottaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

2.90-3.14

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect; basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Morion and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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

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Morion and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

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