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Polyhalite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
3.17-3.18  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Polyhalite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.

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