Hydrogrossular and Pollucite Physical Properties
Solubility
-
Readily soluble in HF
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40
2.86-2.94
Fracture
-
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
None
None observed
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hydrogrossular and Pollucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular and Pollucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hydrogrossular- hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi
- Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hydrogrossular and Pollucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hydrogrossular and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hydrogrossular and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hydrogrossular is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.