Polyhalite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

Polyhalite

Scorzalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.783.31

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Polyhalite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Polyhalite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.