Pietersite and Epidote Physical Properties

Pietersite

Epidote

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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 Available3.25-3.50

1 7.18

3.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous

3.6 Cleavage

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{001} perfect and {100} imperfect

3.7 Mohs Hardness

56-7

2 10

3.12 Chemical Composition

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CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pietersite and Epidote Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pietersite and Epidote Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pietersite and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pietersite and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pietersite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.