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Polyhalite
Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Thulite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.783.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

Mohs Hardness

3.56-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Polyhalite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Polyhalite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.