Glass and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Glass

Polyhalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39-4.002.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-63.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Glass and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Glass and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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