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Polyhalite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Polyhalite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.

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