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Druzy and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Druzy Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
6.5-7  

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

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Druzy and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Druzy 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 Druzy and Pollucite chemical formula.

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Druzy and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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

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