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Pezzottaite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
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Cleavage
Imperfect; basal   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2   

Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Pezzottaite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Pezzottaite and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.

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