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Polyhalite
Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Pearl Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.782.60-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
none

Mohs Hardness

3.52.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
CaCO3

Polyhalite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Pearl- CaCO3

Polyhalite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.