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Flint and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Flint Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.51-2.53  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Flint and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Flint and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

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

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