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Opal Australia and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Opal Australia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.78  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2*nH2O  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Opal Australia and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal Australia 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 Opal Australia and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Opal Australia and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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