Pollucite and Demantoid Garnet Physical Properties

Pollucite and Demantoid Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Demantoid Garnet 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 Demantoid Garnet 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 Demantoid Garnet Specific Gravity

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