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Polyhalite and Wardite Physical Properties


Wardite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.81  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Polyhalite and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Wardite 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 Wardite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Wardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.

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