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Chrysotile and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
1.993  

Fracture
Fibrous  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
KCl  

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Chrysotile and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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