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Pezzottaite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14   
3.71   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Imperfect; basal   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

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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.

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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.

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