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Beryl and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Beryl and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl 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 Beryl and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Beryl and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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