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Ulexite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Ulexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.65-1.99  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Ulexite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ulexite 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 Ulexite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Ulexite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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