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Polyhalite
Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Turquoise Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.782.30-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
Good to perfect_usually N/A

Mohs Hardness

3.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Polyhalite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Polyhalite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.