Pollucite and Uvarovite Garnet Physical Properties

Pollucite and Uvarovite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Uvarovite Garnet 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 Uvarovite Garnet 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 Uvarovite Garnet- Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂

Pollucite and Uvarovite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Uvarovite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite and Uvarovite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Uvarovite Garnet is 3.7-3.8.