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Pezzotaite
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Pezzotaite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99992.74-2.76
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven

Cleavage

Indistinct
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

-99993.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cs(Be2Li)Al2Si6O18
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Pezzotaite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzotaite and Phosphosiderite 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 Pezzotaite and Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzotaite- Cs(Be2Li)Al2Si6O18
  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Pezzotaite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzotaite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzotaite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzotaite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.