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Polyhalite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
1.54-1.55  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  

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Polyhalite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.

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