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Serandite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Serandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.52   
1.993   

Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Serandite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serandite 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 Serandite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Serandite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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