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Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.78
Conchoidal
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
3.5
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
 
Brittle
-
-
3.396-3.443
-
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
3-4
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Polyhalite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite Vs Hardystonite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is whereas that of Hardystonite is .