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Sylvite and Serandite Physical Properties


Serandite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
3.52  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sylvite and Serandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Serandite 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 Serandite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Serandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.

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