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Marialite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Marialite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Marialite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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