Radiolarite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Radiolarite

Pezzottaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.90-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect; basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Radiolarite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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

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Radiolarite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

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