Polyhalite and Crystal Quartz Physical Properties

Polyhalite

Crystal Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.78Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Polyhalite and Crystal Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Crystal Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Crystal Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Crystal Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is Not Available whereas that of Crystal Quartz is Not Available.