Pezzottaite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties

Pezzottaite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pezzottaite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.