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Pollucite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in HF
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.86-2.943.31
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6
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
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pollucite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pollucite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.