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Sylvite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Uneven  
Fibrous  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sylvite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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