Pollucite and Howlite Physical Properties

Pollucite and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Howlite 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 Howlite 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 Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pollucite and Howlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Howlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite and Howlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is 2.45-2.58 whereas that of Howlite is 2.45-2.58.