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Poudretteite
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Poudretteite and Amber Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.531.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
52-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
[C,H,O]

Poudretteite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and Amber 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 Poudretteite and Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Poudretteite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.