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Polyhalite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
5.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Polyhalite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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