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Sylvite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Tough
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.993
2.78-2.85
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
None, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Perfect basal (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Not Available

Sylvite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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