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Sarcopside and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
4  
6.5-7  

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

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Sarcopside and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Pollucite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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

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