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Stolzite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Stolzite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Pollucite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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

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