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Polyhalite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Rock Crystal and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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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.

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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.

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