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Sylvite and Wardite Physical Properties


Wardite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.81  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sylvite and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Wardite 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 Wardite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Wardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.

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