Povondraite and Nuummite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.26
  
3.18-3.37
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect on 210
  
Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
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Povondraite and Nuummite Chemical Formula
While comparing Povondraite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Povondraite and Nuummite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Povondraite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Povondraite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Povondraite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.