Sylvite and Nepouite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Nepouite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9933.18-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Sylvite and Nepouite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Nepouite 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 Nepouite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Nepouite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Nepouite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Nepouite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.18-3.24 whereas that of Nepouite is 3.18-3.24.