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Poudretteite
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Baryte Barite



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Poudretteite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.534.43-4.46
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Poudretteite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and Baryte Barite 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 Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Poudretteite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.