Pietersite and Beudantite Physical Properties

Pietersite

Beudantite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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distinct; good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Pietersite and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite and Beudantite 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 Pietersite and Beudantite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

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Pietersite and Beudantite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pietersite and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pietersite and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pietersite is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.