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Pollucite and Powellite Physical Properties


Powellite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in HF  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94  
4.23  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
{111} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pollucite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.

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