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Hanksite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
KCl  

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Hanksite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite 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 Hanksite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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