Pollucite and Indicolite Physical Properties

Pollucite and Indicolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Indicolite 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 Indicolite 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 Indicolite Specific Gravity

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