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Polyhalite and Bort Physical Properties


Bort and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
C  

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Polyhalite and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Bort Specific Gravity

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

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