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Topazolite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Topazolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Topazolite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topazolite 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 Topazolite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Topazolite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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