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Polyhalite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
2.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Polyhalite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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