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Sylvite and Hessonite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
1.993
Uneven
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
2.5
KCl
 
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3.55-3.73
Uneven
None
7-7.5
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3

Sylvite and Hessonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Hessonite 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 Hessonite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Hessonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Hessonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite Vs Hessonite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is whereas that of Hessonite is .