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Pezzottaite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
3.396-3.443
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pezzottaite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pezzottaite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.