Polyhalite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

Polyhalite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
• Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Polyhalite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.