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Annabergite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
1.993  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
2  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
KCl  

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Annabergite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite 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 Annabergite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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