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Sylvite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.51-2.53  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sylvite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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