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Grossular and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Grossular and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Grossular and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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