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Almandine and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Almandine and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Almandine and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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