Gypsum and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Gypsum and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Polyhalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Gypsum and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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