Kutnohorite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.121.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Kutnohorite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Kutnohorite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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