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Polyhalite and Inderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.781.79
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
{110} Good

Mohs Hardness

3.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Polyhalite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Polyhalite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.