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Pearl

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Pearl and Polyhalite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.852.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

none
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}

Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.53.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO3
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Pearl and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pearl- CaCO3
  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Pearl and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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