Gypsum and Sylvite Physical Properties

Gypsum and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Sylvite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Gypsum and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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