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Polyhalite and Girasol Physical Properties


Girasol and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Polyhalite and Girasol Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Girasol 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 Girasol chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Girasol Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Girasol Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Girasol Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Girasol is 1.98-2.50.

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