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Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Demantoid Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.783.77-3.95
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

3.56.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Polyhalite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Polyhalite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.