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Weloganite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22   
2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}   
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Weloganite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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