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Vishnevite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
1.993   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Vishnevite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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