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Polyhalite and Creedite Physical Properties


Creedite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
Perfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Polyhalite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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

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