Rossmanite and Pietersite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3
  
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Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
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5
  
Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Rossmanite and Pietersite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Pietersite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Rossmanite and Pietersite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.