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Polyhalite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
5.50-5.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Polyhalite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.

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