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Polyhalite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Polyhalite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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