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Quartz and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
KCl  

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Quartz and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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