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Montebrasite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Montebrasite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Montebrasite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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