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Holmquistite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite and Holmquistite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13   
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Fracture
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Cleavage
{210} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5   

Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Holmquistite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite and Pietersite 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 Holmquistite and Pietersite chemical formula.

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Holmquistite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.

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