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Ammolite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, Granular  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
no true cleavage  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Ammolite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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