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Chrysocolla and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45  
2.78  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
2-4  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Chrysocolla and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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