Sylvite and Hydrophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.993
  
1.98-2.50
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Sylvite and Hydrophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Sylvite and Hydrophane 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 Hydrophane chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Hydrophane- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sylvite and Hydrophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Hydrophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Hydrophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Hydrophane is 1.98-2.50.