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Hiddenite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
1.993  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
KCl  

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Hiddenite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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