Pollucite and Marble Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Readily soluble in HF
  
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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
  
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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.
- 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 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.