Pollucite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

Pollucite

Schorlomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in HF

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.943.77-3.93

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pollucite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pollucite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.