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Schorlomite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93   
1.993   

Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Schorlomite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Schorlomite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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