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Polyhalite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Effervesces in cold  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
4-4.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
Perfect on {100} and {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2  

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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.

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