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Amethyst and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Amethyst and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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