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Diamond and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
10  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Diamond and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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