Poudretteite and Danburite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53
2.97-3.03
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Poudretteite and Danburite Chemical Formula
While comparing Poudretteite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Poudretteite and Danburite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.