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Hambergite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
2.78  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Hambergite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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