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Pezzottaite
Pezzottaite

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Pezzottaite and Emerald Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.90-3.14
Conchoidal, Uneven
Imperfect; basal
7.5-8
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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Hard
2.67-2.78
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Imperfect on the [0001]
7.5-8
Be3Al2SiO6

Pezzottaite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Pezzottaite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.