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Pezzottaite
Pezzottaite

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Pezzottaite and Almandine Garnet 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
2.90-3.144.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
None.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-87.5-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe3Al2Si3O12

Pezzottaite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Almandine Garnet 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 Pezzottaite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12

Pezzottaite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.