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Polyhalite
Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.782.60-2.64
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
Absent

Mohs Hardness

3.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Polyhalite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Polyhalite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.