Spinel and Pezzottaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
2.90-3.14
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Imperfect; basal
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
  
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Spinel and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Pezzottaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Spinel and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.