Serendibite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Serendibite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.43-3.441.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None Observed

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Serendibite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Sylvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Serendibite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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