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Polyhalite and Neptunite Physical Properties


Neptunite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
3.19-3.23  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Polyhalite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.

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