Poudretteite and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53
  
3.64-3.66
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
MgAl2O4
  
Poudretteite and Spinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Poudretteite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
Poudretteite and Spinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.