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Polyhalite
Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Hambergite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.782.33-2.37
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

3.57.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Polyhalite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Polyhalite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.