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Strontianite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Strontianite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Strontianite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

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

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