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Dravite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Dravite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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