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Polyhalite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Sulfur and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
S8  

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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 whereas that of Sulfur is .

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