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Simpsonite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
1.993   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Simpsonite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Simpsonite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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