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Seraphinite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
1.993   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Seraphinite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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