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Polyhalite and White Opal Physical Properties


White Opal and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Polyhalite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and White Opal 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 White Opal chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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