Scorzalite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.31
2.90-3.14
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{110} Good
Imperfect; basal
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Scorzalite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Pezzottaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Scorzalite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.