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Poldervaartite and Proustite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.91
5.51-5.64
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Distinct on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Poldervaartite and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Poldervaartite and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poldervaartite and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poldervaartite and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poldervaartite is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.

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