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Polyhalite
Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.782.98-3.03
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
[110] perfect; [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

3.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Polyhalite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Polyhalite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.