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Sinhalite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5  

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

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Sinhalite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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