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Poudretteite
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Poudretteite and Orthoclase 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
2.51-2.532.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Gems, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Poudretteite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Poudretteite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.