Poudretteite and Schorlomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53
3.77-3.93
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Poudretteite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Poudretteite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Poudretteite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.