Pollucite and Afghanite Physical Properties

Pollucite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Afghanite 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 Pollucite and Afghanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pollucite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.