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Kashmir sapphire
Kashmir sapphire

Pollucite
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Kashmir sapphire and Pollucite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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None
-9999
Al2O3
 
Brittle
Readily soluble in HF
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2.86-2.94
Conchoidal, Uneven
None observed
6.5-7
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kashmir sapphire and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire and Pollucite chemical formula.

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Kashmir sapphire and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kashmir sapphire and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kashmir sapphire Vs Pollucite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kashmir sapphire is whereas that of Pollucite is .