Sylvite and Strontianite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Strontianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9933.63-3.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sylvite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sylvite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.