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Piemontite and Musgravite Physical Properties


Musgravite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.62-3.68   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Piemontite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Piemontite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Piemontite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Piemontite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.

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