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Polyhalite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.95-2.96  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Polyhalite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.

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