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Chondrodite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.10-3.201.993
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KCl

Chondrodite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Chondrodite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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