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Pearl and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
none  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Pearl and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Pollucite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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

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