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Tsavorite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
1.993  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
KCl  

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Tsavorite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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