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Polyhalite and Inderite Physical Properties


Inderite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
1.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
2.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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