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Sylvite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
Hard

Specific Gravity

1.9933.35
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Sylvite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Sylvite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.