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Hexagonite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
2.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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