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Baddeleyite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Distinct  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Baddeleyite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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