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Sylvite and Natrolite Physical Properties


Natrolite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.20-2.26  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
Perfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sylvite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.

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