Pezzottaite and Sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
  
3.95-4.03
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
  
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Al 2 O 3
  
Pezzottaite and Sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Pezzottaite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
Pezzottaite and Sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.