Diamond and Pollucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Readily soluble in HF
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.86-2.94
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
None observed
Chemical Composition
C
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diamond and Pollucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Pollucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diamond and Pollucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.
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