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Bertrandite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60  
1.993  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
KCl  

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Bertrandite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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