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Diamond and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
10  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
KCl  

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Diamond and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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