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Polyhalite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Polyhalite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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