Pietersite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Pietersite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Pietersite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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Pietersite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

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