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Polyhalite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Tinaksite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.82  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
K2Na(Ca,Mn)2Ti[O|Si7O18(OH)]  

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Polyhalite and Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Tinaksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.

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