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Danburite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
7  
3.5  

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

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Danburite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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