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Vishnevite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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2.78   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Vishnevite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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