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Wardite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.81  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Wardite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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