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Sylvite and Thaumasite Physical Properties


Thaumasite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
1.91   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sylvite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.

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