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Sylvite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
3.05-3.08   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sylvite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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