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Polyhalite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
1.93-1.99   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Polyhalite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.

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