Diamond and Poudretteite Physical Properties

Diamond

Poudretteite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532.51-2.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

105

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diamond and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Poudretteite 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 Diamond and Poudretteite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Diamond and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.