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Piemontite and Bort Physical Properties


Bort and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  
C  

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Piemontite and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite and Bort 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 Piemontite and Bort chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Bort Specific Gravity

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

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