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Polyhalite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
[001] good, [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  

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Polyhalite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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