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Poudretteite
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Poudretteite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.531.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
52-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Poudretteite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Poudretteite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.