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Sylvite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Sylvite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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