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Pezzottaite and Shortite Physical Properties


Shortite 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   
2.61   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Imperfect; basal   
{010} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3   

Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Pezzottaite and Shortite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Shortite 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 Shortite chemical formula.

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Pezzottaite and Shortite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Shortite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Shortite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 2.61 whereas that of Shortite is 2.61.

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