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Polyhalite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Polyhalite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.

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