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Sylvite and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Scorzalite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
3.31   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sylvite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.

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