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Rhodolite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.84  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12  
KCl  

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Rhodolite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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