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Poudretteite
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Poudretteite and Pumpellyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.533.20-3.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
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1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Poudretteite and Pumpellyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and Pumpellyite 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 Pumpellyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pumpellyite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Poudretteite and Pumpellyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Pumpellyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Pumpellyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 3.20-3.30 whereas that of Pumpellyite is 3.20-3.30.