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Stichtite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Stichtite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.11-2.20  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KCl  

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Stichtite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Stichtite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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