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Pollucite and Crystal Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in HF
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
None observed
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Pollucite and Crystal Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Crystal Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite and Crystal Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is Not Available whereas that of Crystal Quartz is Not Available.