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Sogdianite 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
2.77-2.902.90-3.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sogdianite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sogdianite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

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