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Willemite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Willemite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Willemite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Willemite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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