Pollucite and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Readily soluble in HF
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94
3.06-3.19
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
None observed
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pollucite and Friedelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pollucite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite 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 Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pollucite and Friedelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.