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Polyhalite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Hurlbutite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Polyhalite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.

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