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Nosean and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Nosean Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.40  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Nosean and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nosean 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 Nosean and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Nosean and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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