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Sylvite and Wavellite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9932.36
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous

Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sylvite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sylvite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.