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Sylvite and Sapphirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.993
3.40-3.58
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sylvite and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sylvite and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.