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Euclase and Polyhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12
2.78
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Euclase and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Euclase and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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