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Pezzottaite and Cordierite 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
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Pezzottaite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Pezzottaite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.

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