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Willemite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Willemite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

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  
KCl  

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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.

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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.

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