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Herderite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
1.993  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
KCl  

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Herderite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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