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Elaeolite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67  
1.993  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  
KCl  

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Elaeolite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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