Pezzottaite and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Pezzottaite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pezzottaite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Pezzottaite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.