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Pezzottaite and Magnetite 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
5.2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pezzottaite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pezzottaite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.