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Tinzenite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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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
3.355-3.4331.993
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Tinzenite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Tinzenite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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