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Stichtite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Stichtite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.11-2.20  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Stichtite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Stichtite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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