Pezzottaite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

Pezzottaite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Pezzottaite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.