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Pollucite and Prase Physical Properties


Prase and Pollucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in HF  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94  
2.64-2.69  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None observed  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7  

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

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Pollucite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.

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