Sylvite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Tinzenite

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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

1.9933.355-3.433

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

{???} Good, {???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sylvite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Sylvite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.