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Sylvite and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Eudialyte and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
H₂SO₄  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.74-3.00  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Sylvite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.

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