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Kyanite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65  
2.78  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
4-7  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO5  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Kyanite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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