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Milarite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Milarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.52-2.60  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Milarite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite 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 Milarite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Milarite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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