White topaz and Polyhalite Physical Properties

White topaz and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing White topaz 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 topaz and Polyhalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of White topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
• Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

White topaz and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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