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Ceylonite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
KCl  

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Ceylonite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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