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Sylvite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.27-2.33  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sylvite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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