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Diaspore and Sylvite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Very brittle
Brittle

Solubility

insoluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.30-3.401.993
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
KCl

Diaspore and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Diaspore and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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