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Sylvite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.80-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
{001} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
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Sylvite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.

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