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Diaspore and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Very brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40   
1.993   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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