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Pezzottaite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.142.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
3,1
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 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pezzottaite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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

Pezzottaite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.