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Torbanite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Torbanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.78  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Torbanite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Torbanite 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 Torbanite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Torbanite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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