Sylvite and Hureaulite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Hureaulite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9933.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sylvite and Hureaulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sylvite and Hureaulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Hureaulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Hureaulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.19 whereas that of Hureaulite is 3.19.