Poudretteite and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53
  
3.26-3.41
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
None
  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
7-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  
Poudretteite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Poudretteite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Poudretteite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.