Sylvite and Stichtite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Stichtite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.11-2.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sylvite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sylvite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.