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Fibrolite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Fibrolite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Pollucite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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

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