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Sylvite and Humite Physical Properties


Humite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
3.20-3.32   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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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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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.

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