Pollucite and Shungite Physical Properties

Pollucite and Shungite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Shungite 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 Shungite 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 Shungite- C

Pollucite and Shungite Specific Gravity

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