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Sylvite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
3.20-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
Good/distinct on [210]  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sylvite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.

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