Radiolarite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Radiolarite

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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Radiolarite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Radiolarite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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