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Sylvite and Londonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.993
3.34
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sylvite and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sylvite and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.