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Pezzottaite and Astrophyllite 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
2.90-3.14
3.2-3.4
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pezzottaite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pezzottaite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.