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Polyhalite
Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Angelite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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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}
Perfect

Mohs Hardness

3.53.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
CaSO4·2H2O

Polyhalite and Angelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Angelite 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 Angelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Angelite- CaSO4·2H2O

Polyhalite and Angelite Specific Gravity

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