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Polyhalite and Ekanite Physical Properties


Ekanite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
3.28-3.32   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   
{101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Polyhalite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.

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