Glass and Poldervaartite Physical Properties

Glass

Poldervaartite

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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

2.39-4.002.91

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Glass and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass and Poldervaartite 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 Glass and Poldervaartite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Glass and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.