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Ruby Zoisite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Ruby Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.14   

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

Cleavage
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Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-9   
7.5-8   

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

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Ruby Zoisite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby Zoisite 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 Ruby Zoisite and Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Ruby Zoisite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

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

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