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Umbalite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Umbalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
KCl  

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Umbalite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite 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 Umbalite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Umbalite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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