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Pezzottaite and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pezzottaite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pezzottaite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.