Poudretteite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Poudretteite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Poudretteite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.