Schorlomite and Pollucite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Pollucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in HF

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.932.86-2.94

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Pollucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Schorlomite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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