Pezzottaite and Helenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
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Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
  
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
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Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Pezzottaite and Helenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pezzottaite and Helenite 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 Helenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Pezzottaite and Helenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Helenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Helenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is Not Available whereas that of Helenite is Not Available.