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Idocrase and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Idocrase 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
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Idocrase and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Idocrase 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 Idocrase and Pollucite chemical formula.

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Idocrase and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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

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