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Feldspar 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
2.56-2.75
2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Feldspar and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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