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Richterite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Richterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2  
KCl  

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Richterite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Richterite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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