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Variscite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
KCl  

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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 and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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