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Polyhalite and Feldspar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Polyhalite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.