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Beryllonite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KCl  

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Beryllonite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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