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Polyhalite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
C20H36  

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Polyhalite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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