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Pezzottaite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Pezzottaite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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

Pezzottaite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.