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Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Agalmatolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.78-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

3.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
Al2SiO5

Polyhalite and Agalmatolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Agalmatolite 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 Agalmatolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Agalmatolite- Al2SiO5

Polyhalite and Agalmatolite Specific Gravity

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