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Heliodor and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Heliodor Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Readily soluble in HF   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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2.86-2.94   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
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None observed   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Heliodor and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Pollucite chemical formula.

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Heliodor and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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

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