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Pezzottaite and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.143.53-3.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-84-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Pezzottaite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.