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Foitite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Foitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17   
1.993   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Foitite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite 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 Foitite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Foitite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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