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Polyhalite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
2   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Polyhalite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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