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Polyhalite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.98-3.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
5-6  

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

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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.

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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.

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