Pietersite and Pollucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Readily soluble in HF
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
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2.86-2.94
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
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None observed
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Pietersite and Pollucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Pollucite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pietersite and Pollucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pietersite and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pietersite and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pietersite is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.