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Strontianite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Strontianite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Strontianite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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