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Pollucite and Scorodite 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
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 Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite 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 Scorodite Specific Gravity

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