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Prase and Polyhalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
2.78
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Prase and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase and Polyhalite 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 Prase and Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Prase and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prase and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prase and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prase is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.