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Sylvite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
5.5  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sylvite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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