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Sylvite and Andalusite Physical Properties


Andalusite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
3.05-3.21  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
Good on {110}, poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sylvite and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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