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Pollucite and Quartz Smoky Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in HF
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
None observed
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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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 Quartz Smoky Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Quartz Smoky 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 Quartz Smoky 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 Quartz Smoky Specific Gravity

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