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Taaffeite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
KCl  

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Taaffeite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite and Sylvite 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 Taaffeite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Taaffeite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Taaffeite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Taaffeite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Taaffeite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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