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Sylvite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
3.07  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Sylvite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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