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Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.784.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Polyhalite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.