Heliotrope and Sylvite Physical Properties

Heliotrope

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.611.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Heliotrope and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Heliotrope and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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