Pollucite and Copper Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Readily soluble in HF
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
None observed
None
Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cu
Pollucite and Copper Chemical Formula
While comparing Pollucite and Copper 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 Copper 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 Copper- Cu
Pollucite and Copper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.