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Poudretteite and Baryte Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.534.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
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)
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Poudretteite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and Baryte 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 chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Poudretteite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.