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Polyhalite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Polyhalite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Polyhalite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.