Tinzenite and Pietersite Physical Properties

Tinzenite

Pietersite

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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

3.355-3.433Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good, {???} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Tinzenite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Pietersite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Tinzenite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

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