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Wavellite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KCl  

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Wavellite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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