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Poudretteite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
5   
5   

Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Poudretteite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and Pietersite 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 Poudretteite and Pietersite chemical formula.

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Poudretteite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.

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