Natural Pezzottaite
Pezzottaite is a new mineral species recently approved by the IMA. Previously considered to be a cesium rich beryl, the ordered incorporation of lithium into the crystal lattice is responsible for the crystallization dissimilar to beryl. Although many similarities exist, beryl crystallizes hexagonally and pezzottaite crystallizes trigonally so they cannot belong to the same mineral species. The saturated pink material has been recently discovered associated with mica, schorl and amazonite in Madagascar northeast of Fianarantsoa. With a refractive index up to 1.615 and a density up to 3.10, the values also exceed the properties for beryl. Chemical analyses reveal very high cesium concentrations of over 15% Cs2O. An additional form of pezzottaite has also been discovered in Afghanistan. |
- There are 9 Pezzottaite gemstones available at Multicolour.com
- Pezzottaite(s) are organized in the following categories:
Single, gemstones.
- Our most expensive Pezzottaite is USD 835.20 and largest Pezzottaite weight is CTS 3.48.
- Our cheapest Pezzottaite is USD 407.04 and smallest Pezzottaite weight is CTS 2.12.
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Pezzottaite Profile
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Pezzottaite Single
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7.50 X 9.00 MM |
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3.48 CTS |
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Cushion |
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Moderately to Heavily included |
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USD 835.20
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Pezzottaite Single
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9.60 X 6.90 MM |
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2.12 CTS |
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Oval |
| Clarity: |
Heavily included |
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USD 407.04
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