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Sylvite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
3.10-3.20  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
Poor to good on (001)  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Sylvite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.

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