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Pezzottaite and Topazolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14
3.70-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pezzottaite and Topazolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Topazolite 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 Topazolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Topazolite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pezzottaite and Topazolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Topazolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Topazolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Topazolite is 3.70-4.10.