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Pezzottaite and Lepidocrocite 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
2.90-3.14
4
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Pezzottaite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.