Rossmanite and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3
  
1.993
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Rossmanite and Sylvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Sylvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Rossmanite and Sylvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.