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Agrellite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Agrellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.88  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
perfect [110]  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Agrellite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite and Pollucite 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 Agrellite and Pollucite chemical formula.

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Agrellite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agrellite and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agrellite and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agrellite is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.

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