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Pearl and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85  
1.993  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
KCl  

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Pearl and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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