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Quartz and Pollucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in HF
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.86-2.94
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Quartz and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Pollucite 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 Quartz and Pollucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Quartz and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.