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Pollucite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Pollucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in HF  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None observed  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  

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Pollucite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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