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Arfvedsonite
Arfvedsonite

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Arfvedsonite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.52.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
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Arfvedsonite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
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Arfvedsonite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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