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Sylvite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
2.55-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   
Perfect {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Sylvite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Afghanite 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 Afghanite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.

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