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Povondraite and Proustite Physical Properties


Proustite and Povondraite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.26   
5.51-5.64   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Distinct on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Povondraite and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Povondraite and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

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Povondraite and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Povondraite and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Povondraite and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Povondraite is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.

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