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Chondrodite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
KCl  

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Chondrodite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Chondrodite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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