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Polyhalite and Gedrite Physical Properties


Gedrite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
3.15-3.259  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Polyhalite and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.

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