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Polyhalite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
3.69-3.81  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
BeAl 2 O 4  

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Polyhalite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.

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