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Sylvite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
Insoluble: HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
3.61-3.68  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
[10 1 1] poor  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sylvite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.

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