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Gaspeite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
1.993   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Not Available   

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Gaspeite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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