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Neptunite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Neptunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.23  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} good  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Neptunite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite 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 Neptunite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Neptunite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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