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Poudretteite
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Poudretteite and Pyrophyllite 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
2.51-2.532.65-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Poudretteite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Poudretteite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.