Povondraite and Demantoid Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.26
3.77-3.95
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Cleavage
None
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Mohs Hardness
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6.5
Chemical Composition
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Povondraite and Demantoid Chemical Formula
While comparing Povondraite and Demantoid 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 Povondraite and Demantoid chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Povondraite and Demantoid Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Povondraite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Povondraite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Povondraite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.