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Pollucite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in HF  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94  
3.28-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Splintery, Fibrous  

Cleavage
None observed  
Good on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pollucite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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