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Polyhalite and Nosean Physical Properties


Nosean and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.30-2.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Polyhalite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.

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