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Poudretteite and Seraphinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.532.60-3.02
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
5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Poudretteite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Poudretteite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.