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Chalcedony and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
KCl  

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Chalcedony and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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