Poudretteite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.0
Specific Gravity 2.51 – 2.53
Refractive Index 1.511 – 1.532
Crystal System Hexagonal
Color various
Birefringence 0.021
Pleochroism Strong: purple-pink/colourless to brownish

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Poudretteite
Mohs hardness of Poudretteite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Poudretteite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a a c Hexagonal a = b ≠ c, α = β = 90°, γ = 120°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Poudretteite

普德雷特石是一种含硼的环状硅酸盐矿物,以其浅粉红色或无色的外观和良好的透明度著称。普德雷特石最初于1960年代在加拿大魁北克省的蒙特圣伊莱尔(Mont Saint-Hilaire)被发现,以在该地采矿的普德雷特家族命名。宝石级晶体极为罕见,2000年在缅甸发现了数颗宝石级晶体,切磨后的宝石品质精良,令宝石界为之振奋。目前全球已知的宝石级普德雷特石切磨石数量极少,使其跻身最稀有的宝石之列,在专业藏家中具有极高价值。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poudretteite?
普德雷特石是一种含硼的环状硅酸盐矿物,以其浅粉红色或无色的外观和良好的透明度著称。普德雷特石最初于1960年代在加拿大魁北克省的蒙特圣伊莱尔(Mont Saint-Hilaire)被发现,以在该地采矿的普德雷特家族命名。宝石级晶体极为罕见,2000年在缅甸发现了数颗宝石级晶体,切磨后的宝石品质精良,令宝石界为之振奋。目前全球已知的宝石级普德雷特石切磨石数量极少,使其跻身最稀有的宝石之列,在专业藏家中具有极高价值。
What is the hardness of Poudretteite?
Poudretteite has a Mohs hardness of 5.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Poudretteite?
Poudretteite is primarily Various.
How much does Poudretteite cost?
Poudretteite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Poudretteite?
Poudretteite belongs to the Hexagonal crystal system.

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