Sylvite and Diamond Physical Properties

Sylvite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9933.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Sylvite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Sylvite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.