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Sylvite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
C20H36  

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Sylvite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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