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Polyhalite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2 O 3   

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Polyhalite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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