Sylvite and Nuummite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Nuummite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9933.18-3.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on 210

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Sylvite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Sylvite Vs Alexandrite

Sylvite Vs Anatase

Sylvite Vs Ammolite

Sylvite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.