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Sylvite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Sylvite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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