Home
Gemstones


Willemite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Willemite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18   
1.993   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Willemite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Sylvite chemical formula.

Compare Red Gemstones

Willemite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones