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Poudretteite
Poudretteite

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Poudretteite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.533.63-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Poudretteite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Poudretteite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.