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Sylvite and Humite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.993
3.20-3.32
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sylvite and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sylvite and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.