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Chlorite group and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3  
2.78  

Fracture
Lamellar  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Chlorite group and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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