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Pezzottaite and Zircon Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.143.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-87.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZrSiO4

Pezzottaite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Pezzottaite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pezzottaite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pezzottaite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pezzottaite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.