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Polyhalite

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Polyhalite and Willemite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.78
Conchoidal
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
3.5
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O
 
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-
-
3.89-4.18
Conchoidal, Uneven
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
5.5
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Polyhalite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Willemite Specific Gravity

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