Polyhalite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Polyhalite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.78Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

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

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Polyhalite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.