Tinaksite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Tinaksite

Polyhalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.822.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Tinaksite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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