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Pezzottaite and Kunzite 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
2.90-3.143.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Pezzottaite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Pezzottaite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.