Sylvite and Hyalite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Hyalite

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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

1.993Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sylvite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Sylvite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.