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Polyhalite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Polyhalite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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