Tektite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Tektite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.34-2.511.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Tektite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Tektite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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