Pietersite and Jet Physical Properties

Pietersite

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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 Available1.19-1.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

52.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Pietersite and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

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Pietersite and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pietersite and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pietersite and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pietersite is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.