Crystal Quartz and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.993
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Crystal Quartz and Sylvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz and Sylvite chemical formula.
Crystal Quartz and Sylvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Quartz and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Quartz and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Quartz is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.