Pollucite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Readily soluble in HF
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94
  
2.68-2.72
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None observed
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Not Available
  
Pollucite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Pollucite and Heliodor Golden Beryl 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 Heliodor Golden Beryl 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 Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.