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Amazonite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Amazonite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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