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Pezzottaite and Prase Physical Properties

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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
2.90-3.142.64-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-87
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pezzottaite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pezzottaite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.