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Poudretteite
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Poudretteite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.535.85
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Poudretteite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

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

Poudretteite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.