Prasiolite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Prasiolite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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

Prasiolite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

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