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Seraphinite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
2.78  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Seraphinite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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