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Sylvite and Actinolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9933.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
perfect along {110}.

Mohs Hardness

2.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sylvite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Actinolite 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 Sylvite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sylvite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.