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Moldavite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38  
2.78  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Moldavite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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