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Helenite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Helenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Helenite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Helenite 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 Helenite and Pollucite chemical formula.

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Helenite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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

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