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Poudretteite
Poudretteite

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Poudretteite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.532.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
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1.6 Cleavage
None
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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)
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Poudretteite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Poudretteite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.