Natural Pollucite
Pollucite was discovered in 1846 and named after Pollux a brother of Helen of Troy in Greek mythology. It is the only mineral were cesium is the essential element. Gems are normally small and under 10cts. in size. |
- There are 5 Pollucite gemstones available at Multicolour.com
- Pollucite(s) are organized in the following categories:
Single, gemstones.
- Our most expensive Pollucite is USD 342.65 and largest Pollucite weight is CTS 6.84.
- Our cheapest Pollucite is USD 107.52 and smallest Pollucite weight is CTS 4.48.
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Pollucite Profile
| Color information: |
Colorless, white, gray, pale pink, blue. |
| Refractive Index: |
1.518 - 1.525 |
| Chemical Composition: |
(Cs,Na)2 (Al2 SI4) O12 - H2O |
| Hardness: |
6.5 - 7.0 |
| Density: |
2.85 - 2.94 |
| Crystal Group: |
Cubic |
| Ocurrence: |
Diego County CA, Middletown CT, USA; Manitoba, Canada; Elba, Italy; Finland; Kazakhstan; USSR; Karibib, Namibia; Molo, Myanmar. |
| Sign of the Zodiac: |
N/A |
| Month of the year: |
N/A |
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Pollucite forms in granite pegmatites as fine grained cubic crystals with vitreous to slightly greasy luster and conchoidal or brittle fracture. Inclusions are usually whitish, resembling spikes or balls or snowflakes. Pollucite is transparent and colorless and is remarkable as one of the few colorless gemstones with a single refractive index (1.52) between 1.50 and 1.70. Pollucite is a keenly collected gemstone species despite its unassuming appearance. |
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Pollucite Single
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| Size: |
12.30 X 12.30 MM |
| Weight: |
6.230 CTS |
| Shape: |
Round |
| Clarity: |
Eye clean |
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OUR PRICE
USD 342.65
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Pollucite Single
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| Size: |
12.60 X 9.50 MM |
| Weight: |
4.480 CTS |
| Shape: |
Oval |
| Clarity: |
Slightly included |
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USD 107.52
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