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Poudretteite and Williamsite 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
2.51-2.532.51-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Poudretteite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Poudretteite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.