Pezzottaite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaF2
Pezzottaite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pezzottaite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Pezzottaite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.