mineral
Pezzottaite
Cs(Be2Li)Al2Si6O18
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 8 on the Mohs scale, raspberry-pink to red color, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, uneven fracture, specific gravity of 3.10.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale, raspberry-pink to red color, vitreous luster, trigonal crystal system, uneven fracture, specific gravity of 3.10.
Formation & geological history
Formed in highly fractionated granitic pegmatites through late-stage hydrothermal crystallization.
Uses & applications
Valued as a rare collector mineral and cut into faceted gemstones for fine jewelry.
Geological facts
First discovered in Madagascar and officially recognized as a distinct mineral species in 2003, named after Italian geologist Federico Pezzotta.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its intense raspberry-pink hue and association with pegmatite minerals; primarily sourced from Madagascar and Afghanistan.
