Pezzottaite and Iddingsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
  
2.5-2.8
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
  
{???} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
3
  
Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  
Pezzottaite and Iddingsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pezzottaite and Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
Pezzottaite and Iddingsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.