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Polyhalite
Chemical
Formula
K2Ca2MgSO44·2H2O
Species
Sulfates
Crystal
System
Triclinic
Mohs
Scale
2-3
Specific
Gravity
2.78
Color
Colourless, white, pink, red, grey; colourless in transmitted light.
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Refractive
Index
n = 1.546 - 1.548 n = 1.558 - 1.562 n = 1.567
Diaphaneity
Transparent
Cleavage
Perfect, perfect
Crystal Habit:Crystals small and rare; tabular or elongated and exhibiting numerous forms. Commonly massive, fibrous to foliated.
Geological Setting:Oceanic salt deposits; rarely as a volcanic product.
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