Pezzottaite and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
Pezzottaite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pezzottaite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Pezzottaite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.