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Sylvite and Scolecite Physical Properties


Scolecite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.20-2.23  

Fracture
Uneven  
Irregular/uneven, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Sylvite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.

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