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Ammolite and Pollucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in HF
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80
2.86-2.94
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Granular
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
no true cleavage
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ammolite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Pollucite chemical formula.

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

Ammolite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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

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