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Ceylonite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Ceylonite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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