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Pezzottaite and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.142.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Pezzottaite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Pezzottaite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.