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Sylvite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.993
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Sylvite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.