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Hexagonite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.031.993
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Mohs Hardness

5-62.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KCl

Hexagonite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Hexagonite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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