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Shungite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.993  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
KCl  

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Shungite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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