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Vesuvianite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
KCl  

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Vesuvianite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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