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Zinnwaldite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in HF   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
2.86-2.94   

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

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Zinnwaldite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Pollucite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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

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