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Polyhalite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
3.55-4.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  

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Polyhalite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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