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Poudretteite
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Poudretteite and Axinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.533.26-3.36
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Poudretteite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Poudretteite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.