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Pollucite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Readily soluble in HF
-
2.86-2.94
Conchoidal, Uneven
None observed
6.5-7
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
Brittle
Effervesces in cold
-
4-4.2
Splintery
Perfect on {100} and {010}
4
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Pollucite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

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