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Polyhalite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Polyhalite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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