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Magnetite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.2   
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Magnetite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Pietersite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

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

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