Demantoid and Povondraite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95
  
3.26
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
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None
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Demantoid and Povondraite Chemical Formula
While comparing Demantoid and Povondraite 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 Demantoid and Povondraite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Demantoid and Povondraite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid and Povondraite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid and Povondraite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid is 3.26 whereas that of Povondraite is 3.26.