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Chiastolite and Sylvite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.151.993
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
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Chiastolite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
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Chiastolite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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