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Polyhalite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Polyhalite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.

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