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Polyhalite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
7.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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