Polyhalite and Diamond Physical Properties

Polyhalite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.783.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Polyhalite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Polyhalite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.