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Polyhalite
Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Scorodite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.78-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

Mohs Hardness

3.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
FeAsO4·2H2O

Polyhalite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Scorodite- FeAsO4·2H2O

Polyhalite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

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