Feldspar and Sylvite Physical Properties

Feldspar and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Sylvite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Feldspar- KAlSi3O8
• Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Feldspar and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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