Amazonite and Pollucite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Pollucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in HF

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.86-2.94

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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

Amazonite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Pollucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Amazonite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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