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Thaumasite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Thaumasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.91  
2.78  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Thaumasite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Thaumasite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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