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Poudretteite
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Poudretteite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.532.77-2.88
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Poudretteite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Poudretteite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.