Pollucite and Anyolite Physical Properties

Pollucite and Anyolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Anyolite 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 Anyolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Pollucite and Anyolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Anyolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite and Anyolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Anyolite is 3.20-3.50.