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Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Actinolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.783.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
perfect along {110}.

Mohs Hardness

3.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Polyhalite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Actinolite 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 Polyhalite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Polyhalite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.