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Gaspeite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
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Gaspeite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
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Gaspeite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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