Polyhalite and Beudantite Physical Properties

Polyhalite

Beudantite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.784.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}

distinct; good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Polyhalite and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

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Polyhalite and Beudantite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.