Pietersite and Scorzalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.31
  
Fracture
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Uneven
  
Cleavage
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{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
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(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Pietersite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pietersite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pietersite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pietersite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pietersite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pietersite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.