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Uvite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Uvite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Uvite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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