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Analcime and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.24-2.29
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Very poor [100]
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Analcime and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime and Sylvite 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 Analcime and Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Analcime and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Analcime and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Analcime and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Analcime is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.