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Pezzottaite and Chromite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
4.5-4.8
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
None, parting may develop along {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe++Cr2O4

Pezzottaite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Pezzottaite and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.