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Sheen Obsidian and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

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
2.33-2.50
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sheen Obsidian and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sheen Obsidian 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 Sheen Obsidian and Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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

Sheen Obsidian and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

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