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Jet and Sylvite Physical Properties


Jet
Sylvite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
1.993  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
KCl  

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Jet and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Jet and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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