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Pollucite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in HF
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.86-2.943.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-78
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Pollucite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.