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Variscite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.42-2.58
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
[010] perfect
4-5
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
 
Brittle
Soluble
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1.993
Uneven
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
2.5
KCl

Variscite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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