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Polyhalite and Humite Physical Properties


Humite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
3.20-3.32  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
Poor  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Polyhalite and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.

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