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Pollucite and Bronzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in HF
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pollucite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Bronzite 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 Bronzite 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 Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pollucite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.