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Pietersite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Pietersite Physical Properties


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

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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.

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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.

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