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Polyhalite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
5-6  

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

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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.

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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.

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