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Polyhalite and Nacre Physical Properties


Nacre and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
CaCO3  

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Polyhalite and Nacre Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Nacre 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 Nacre chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Nacre Specific Gravity

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

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