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Polyhalite and Esperite Physical Properties


Esperite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
4.28-4.42  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Polyhalite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.

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