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Sylvite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
Uneven  
Fibrous  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
2.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Sylvite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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