Sylvite and Shigaite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Sylvite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.