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Garnet Malaia
Garnet Malaia

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Garnet Malaia and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99992.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Garnet Malaia and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia and Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet Malaia- -
  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Garnet Malaia and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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