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Pietersite and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.97-3.14   

Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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{1011} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5   
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Chemical Composition
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Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Pietersite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

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Pietersite and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pietersite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pietersite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pietersite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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