Heliodor and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Heliodor and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Polyhalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Heliodor- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
• Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Heliodor and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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