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Vanadinite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
1.993   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
Not Available   

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Vanadinite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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