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Halite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCl  
KCl  

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Halite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Halite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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