Arfvedsonite and Polyhalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
  
2.78
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  
Not Available
  
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.