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Polyhalite
Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Topazolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.783.70-4.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

3.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Polyhalite and Topazolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Topazolite 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 Topazolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Topazolite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Polyhalite and Topazolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Topazolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Topazolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Topazolite is 3.70-4.10.