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Elaeolite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
-  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6.5-7  

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

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Elaeolite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Pollucite chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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

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