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Pezzottaite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Pezzottaite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Pezzottaite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.