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Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Sard Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.782.58-2.63
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
None

Mohs Hardness

3.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Polyhalite and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Polyhalite and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.