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Musgravite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Musgravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.68   
2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Musgravite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Musgravite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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