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Polyhalite
Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Malachite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.78
Conchoidal
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
3.5
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
 
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-
-
3.25-4.10
Conchoidal, Uneven
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
3.5-4
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Polyhalite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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