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Staurolite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.7-3.81.993
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on {010}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KCl

Staurolite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Staurolite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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