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Hessonite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Hessonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
KCl  

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Hessonite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Hessonite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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