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Pietersite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties

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
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2.91
1.5 Fracture
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Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Pietersite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Pietersite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pietersite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pietersite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pietersite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.