Pietersite and Stichtite Physical Properties

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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 Available2.11-2.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pietersite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pietersite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pietersite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pietersite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pietersite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.