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Pezzottaite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pezzottaite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pezzottaite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.