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Pezzotaite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Pezzotaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.78  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Cs(Be2Li)Al2Si6O18  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Pezzotaite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Pezzotaite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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