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Sylvite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
[001] good, [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  

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Sylvite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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