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Chlorite group and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3  
1.993  

Fracture
Lamellar  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  
KCl  

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Chlorite group and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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