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Faustite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
KCl  

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Faustite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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