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Quartz and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6.5-7  

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

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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.

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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.

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