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Tinzenite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
KCl  

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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.

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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.

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