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Sylvite and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.97-3.03  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
{001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sylvite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.

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