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Piemontite and Sylvite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Not Available

Piemontite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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