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Lepidocrocite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4   
2.78   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Lepidocrocite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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