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Fibrolite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25   
1.993   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Fibrolite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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