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Polyhalite and Analcime Physical Properties


Analcime and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
2.24-2.29   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   
Very poor [100]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Polyhalite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.

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