Sylvite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Sylvite

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Sylvite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Sylvite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.