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Pezzottaite and Jadeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.143.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pezzottaite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pezzottaite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.