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Pollucite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in HF
Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Not Available

Pollucite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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