Home
Gemstones


Tinzenite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Tinzenite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Tinzenite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

Yellow Gemstones

Yellow Gemstones


Compare Yellow Gemstones