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Friedelite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19   
1.993   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Friedelite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Friedelite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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