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Pollucite and Zultanite Physical Properties


Zultanite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
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Solubility
Readily soluble in HF  
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Durability
-  
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Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
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Cleavage
None observed  
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7  

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 Zultanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite and Zultanite 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 Zultanite chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Zultanite Specific Gravity

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

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