Polyhalite and Prase Physical Properties

Polyhalite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
• Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Polyhalite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.