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Poudretteite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53   
1.993   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery   
Uneven, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Poudretteite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Poudretteite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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