Tinaksite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Tinaksite

Pezzottaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.822.90-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

Imperfect; basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tinaksite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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

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Tinaksite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

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