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Eudialyte and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
H₂SO₄  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-3.00  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Eudialyte and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Eudialyte and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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