Pietersite and Strontianite Physical Properties

Pietersite

Strontianite

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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 Available3.63-3.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pietersite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Pietersite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pietersite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pietersite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pietersite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.