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Tinaksite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.82   
1.993   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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