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Polyhalite and Willemite Physical Properties


Willemite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
3.89-4.18  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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 and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.

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