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Adamite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Adamite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Polyhalite 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 Adamite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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