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Polyhalite and Coral Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.782.60-2.70
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Irregular

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

3.53-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Polyhalite and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Polyhalite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.