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Beryllonite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Beryllonite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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