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Pezzottaite and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
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.
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pezzottaite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pezzottaite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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