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Polyhalite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties


Jeremejevite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
3.28-3.31   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Polyhalite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.

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