Vishnevite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Pezzottaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.90-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect; basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vishnevite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite 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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Vishnevite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

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