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Poudretteite
Poudretteite

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Pyrope Almandine



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Poudretteite and Pyrope Almandine 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
2.51-2.533.62-4.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Poudretteite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Poudretteite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.