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White Opal and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and White Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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White Opal and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal 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 White Opal and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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White Opal and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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