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Nacre and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Nacre Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.993  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
KCl  

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Nacre and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Nacre and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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