Polyhalite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Polyhalite

Rosasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Effervesces in cold

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.784-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Polyhalite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.