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Pezzottaite and Rhodochrosite 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
2.90-3.143.0-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
MnCO3

Pezzottaite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Pezzottaite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.