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Morganite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90  
1.993  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
3,1 basal  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
KCl  

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Morganite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite 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 Morganite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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