Sylvite and Glass Physical Properties

Sylvite

Glass

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.39-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.54-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Sylvite and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.