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Shigaite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Moderately flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.32
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
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Shigaite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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