Scorzalite and Pollucite Physical Properties

Scorzalite

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

3.312.86-2.94

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Scorzalite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Pollucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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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Scorzalite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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