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Beryl and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18  
KCl  

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Beryl and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl 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 Beryl and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Beryl and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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