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Pezzottaite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Iddingsite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


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)   

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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.

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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.

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