Pezzottaite and Wernerite Physical Properties

Pezzottaite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pezzottaite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.