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Polyhalite and Starlite Physical Properties


Starlite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
3.91-4.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Polyhalite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.

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