Poldervaartite and Hydrophane Physical Properties

Poldervaartite and Hydrophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite and Hydrophane 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 Poldervaartite and Hydrophane chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Hydrophane- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Poldervaartite and Hydrophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poldervaartite and Hydrophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poldervaartite and Hydrophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poldervaartite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Hydrophane is 1.98-2.50.