Blue quartz and Pollucite Physical Properties

Blue quartz and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Pollucite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite
• Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Blue quartz and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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