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Lazurite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Lazurite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.75  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Lazurite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazurite 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 Lazurite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Lazurite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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