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Sylvite
Sylvite

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Sylvite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9932.98-3.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

Mohs Hardness

2.56
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sylvite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sylvite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.