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Parisite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Parisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.33-4.42   
2.90-3.14   

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

Cleavage
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Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Parisite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Parisite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

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

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