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Polyhalite
Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.782.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

3.56
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
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Polyhalite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Vlasovite- -

Polyhalite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.