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Sylvite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.9934.06-4.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
{???} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sylvite and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sylvite and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.