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Gaspeite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

HCl soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.711.993
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Mohs Hardness

4.5-52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
KCl

Gaspeite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Gaspeite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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