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Mellite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Mellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
2  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Mellite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite 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 Mellite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Mellite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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