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Hyalite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Hyalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Hyalite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Hyalite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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