Tinaksite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Tinaksite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.821.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Tinaksite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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