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Polyhalite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.39  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Polyhalite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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