Pallasite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Pallasite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Pallasite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pallasite 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 Pallasite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Pallasite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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