Pezzottaite and Andradite Physical Properties

Pezzottaite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pezzottaite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.