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Sylvite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Magnesite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Effervesces in hot HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.92-3.12  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
[10 1 1] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sylvite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.

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