Pezzottaite and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
decomposes in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
  
1.93-1.99
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
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.