Scorzalite and Polyhalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.31
  
2.78
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Scorzalite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Polyhalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Scorzalite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.