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Pezzottaite and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
3.07
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Pezzottaite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Pezzottaite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.