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Padparadscha and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.78  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
9  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Padparadscha and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Padparadscha and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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