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Hexagonite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Hexagonite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Pollucite chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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

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