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Polyhalite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Polyhalite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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