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Pollucite and Marble Physical Properties


Marble and Pollucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Readily soluble in HF   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None observed   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
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Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Pollucite and Marble Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Marble 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 Marble chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Marble Specific Gravity

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

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