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Polyhalite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Very brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
3.30-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Polyhalite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.

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