Sylvite and Thulite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Thulite

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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

1.9933.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Sylvite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Sylvite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.