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Piemontite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.90-3.14   

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

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Piemontite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite and Pezzottaite 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 Piemontite and Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Piemontite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Piemontite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Piemontite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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