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Pezzottaite and Sellaite 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
2.90-3.14
3.14-3.16
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pezzottaite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

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

Pezzottaite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.