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Wardite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.81  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KCl  

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Wardite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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