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Montebrasite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
KCl  

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Montebrasite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Montebrasite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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