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Pollucite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Readily soluble in HF  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Pollucite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite 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 Pollucite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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